A message from the CEO

“We want to do everything possible to ensure our hospital is better than the average model”

Peter Milne, CEO

June, 2023

It has certainly been a busy year for the Clifford Craig Foundation. 

In March we held our International Women’s Day luncheon which featured two inspirational medical speakers from our own community. Neurologist Dr Lauren Giles and women’s health specialist Dr Natasha Vavrek GP provided the audience with an enthralling insight into their medical careers and the important work they undertake as medical professionals. 

Last month we held our annual gala event, the Clifford Craig Charity Ball and what a great night it was for the capacity audience that came along to support the Foundation. It is events like these where we witness the passionate support and encouragement for the work of the Foundation. 

As you will read in this newsletter, our annual Research Appeal is currently underway and if you are in a position to do so, we would greatly appreciate your consideration of a tax-deductible donation to support our important research program that will improve patient outcomes.

These are just some of the activities we undertake to raise the necessary funds that will contribute to better health outcomes and patient care for the community that we serve. 

The Launceston General Hospital is the acute care referral hospital for North and North-West Tasmania and every year it treats in excess of 25,000 inpatients. We want to do everything possible to ensure our hospital is better than “the average model”. 

I hope you enjoy reading this issue and once again, thank you for your continued support.

Peter Milne

CEO, Clifford Craig Foundation